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69 Families in Lamitan City Receive New Homes Under KAPYANAN Project
LAMITAN CITY, Basilan – Sixty-nine families in Lamitan City now have a place to call home, thanks to the Kapayapaan sa Pamayanan (KAPYANAN) housing project spearheaded by the Office of Chief Minister Ahod Ebrahim. The turnover ceremony, held on February 26, marked another milestone in the Bangsamoro Government’s commitment to providing safe and dignified housing…
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Basilan Marks 51st Founding Anniversary with Tennun Pakaradjaan Festival 2025
It’s all systems go for the 51st Founding Anniversary of Basilan Province and the Tennun Pakaradjaan Festival 2025, set to unfold from March 1 to March 7. This year’s celebration carries the theme, “Celebrating Success within the Spirit of Ramadhan; Charting A New Journey Towards a Progressive Basilan.” Under the leadership of Governor Jim Salliman,…
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Election-Related Violence Escalates in Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi Amid Rising Tensions
TANDUBAS, TAWI-TAWI – A political campaign manager was brutally shot in broad daylight in Barangay Himba, Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi, raising concerns over escalating election-related violence in the Bangsamoro region. The victim, a staunch supporter of mayoralty candidate Hon. Rhomar S. Matolo, was gunned down with an M-16 rifle in front of the public, further deepening fears…
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Crime Rate in Basilan Drops Dramatically in Early 2025
Basilan has seen a significant drop in crime incidence during the first two months of 2025 compared to the same period last year, according to Provincial Police Director Col. Cerrazid Umabong. The announcement was made during the first-quarter meeting of the joint Provincial Peace and Order Council (PPOC) and Provincial Anti-Drugs Abuse Council (PADAC) on…
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DBM Chief Witnesses Turnover of 40 Personnel Carrier Units to PNP in Marawi City
Marawi City, Philippines – Department of Budget and Management (DBM) Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman led the blessing and turnover ceremony of 40 personnel carrier units to the Philippine National Police (PNP) at the Tent Sarimanok Sports Stadium in Marawi City on February 20, 2025. The newly acquired PNP vehicles are expected to bolster the security…
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Mindanao, EU Strengthen Ties to Boost Investments and Tourism
Davao City, Philippines – The Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) and the European Union (EU) have taken a significant step toward reshaping perceptions of Mindanao’s security landscape to attract more European investors and tourists to the region. The agreement was solidified during the courtesy visit of EU Ambassador to the Philippines, H.E. Massimo Santoro, to MinDA…
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Bangsamoro Women Practitioners Complete Advanced WPS Course in Tawi-Tawi
BONGAO, TAWI-TAWI – Sixteen Bangsamoro Women, Peace and Security (WPS) practitioners successfully completed the second Advanced WPS Course led by the Ministry of Order and Public Safety (MPOS) – Bangsamoro Peace Institute (BPI) and UN Women from February 11 to 13. The Advanced WPS Course is a two-part training program consisting of a three-day lecture…
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Surrender of Loose Firearms Continues in Bangsamoro Region
Camp Navarro Calarian, Zamboanga City – February 27, 2025 The campaign against loose firearms in the Bangsamoro region continues to gain momentum as 13 more firearms were voluntarily surrendered to the 33rd Infantry Battalion in Maguindanao del Sur on February 24, 2025. The surrendered firearms, consisting of 13 Cal .30 M1 Garand Rifles, were formally…
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The BARMM Fund Investigation: Balancing Autonomy, Oversight, and Accountability
The ongoing investigation by the House of Representatives into the use of funds by the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) has sparked a debate on jurisdiction, governance, and accountability. At the heart of the issue is the question of whether the national government has the authority to scrutinize BARMM’s finances, particularly the Block…
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BAYI Power Summit 2025: Lanao del Sur Joins the Movement for Advancing Feminist Leadership in the Philippines
The BAYI Power Summit 2025 took center stage on February 24-25 at the Quezon City Meetings, Incentives, Conference & Exhibits (M.I.C.E.) Center, bringing together women leaders, advocates, and changemakers to strengthen feminist leadership in the Philippines. This groundbreaking event aimed to foster a strong network of feminist fellows, showcase transformative initiatives, launch a dedicated leadership…